AlaCOMP provides news and OSHA Updates to all members. Each entry is packed with vital safety tips, updates to claims processes and information on the annual seminar devoted to safety and workers’ compensation subjects.
Safety Awareness: Office Safety
July 12, 2022
Office Safety Do you think the office setting has no risk of injury? Unfortunately, over the years, the office setting has become an overlooked hazard in the workplace. The video below will review the top hazards in an office safety setting and how to prevent them. If you have additional questions please contact the Loss Control Department.
MORESafety Video Series: Loading Dock Safety Walk-Throughs and Inspections
July 12, 2022
The Proper Walk-Through Video Series is a three-part series to help your team conduct walk-throughs and inspections of your facilities regardless of your environment. Jim Hallford is reporting straight from the loading dock to discuss the importance of loading dock safety. Jim will be discussing: What causes fatalities on loading docks? How can OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.28 help improve loading dock safety? What should you really be looking for when inspecting your loading…
MORESafety Awareness: Subcontractors Vs. Employees
July 12, 2022
Subcontractors vs. Employees Subcontractors and employees may seem like similar terms, but they are vastly different when it comes to employment law and your responsibilities as an employer. The person you hire can affect your business in various ways. Sometimes, it may be better to hire a subcontractor, or other times, an employee is appropriate. Without knowing the difference, you may not know who you should hire. So, what's the difference between…
MORESafety Video Series: Construction Site Walk-Throughs and Inspections
July 12, 2022
The Proper Walk-Through Video Series is a three-part series to help your team conduct walk-throughs and inspections of your facilities regardless of your environment. Construction sites present hazards that may not be present in other workplaces. In this video, Kyle Maske is reviewing what some of these unique hazards are. He will be discussing the basics of conducting a construction site inspection, why these inspections are so important to worker safety, and how you can ensure…
MORESafety Awareness: OSHA & Temporary Staffing
July 12, 2022
OSHA & Temporary Staffing Do you have questions about the relationship between OSHA and temporary staffing agencies? Or the responsibilities of a staffing company? If you are a staffing agency or if you work with a staffing company, watch the video below to learn more about which responsibilities belong to the staffing company and to understand who is responsible for OSHA violations. If you have additional questions please contact the Loss Control Department.
MORESafety Video Series: Manufacturing and Industrial Walk-Throughs
July 12, 2022
The Proper Walkthrough Video Series is a three-part series to help your team conduct walkthroughs and inspections of your facilities regardless of your environment. Different environments present unique hazards and “trouble areas” that need to be addressed when conducting a workplace inspection or walkthrough. Each video in the series will give you a better understanding of the high-risk hazards present in different environments, common causes of failed workplace inspections,…
MORESafety Video Series: Hot Work Permits
July 12, 2022
The Safety Manager Series is a guide to assist you in utilizing the Safety Manager Software in the AlaCOMP Online Safety Library . The Safety Manager Software is a tool for safety leaders, human resource professionals, and other business leaders to assist in recordkeeping, accidents, employee training, and much more. Our Loss Control Consultants will each be going through a different Safety Manager software topic to show you how the software works, various features, and how can it benefit…
MORESafety Awareness: What to Look for in an Accident Investigation
May 09, 2022
What to Look for in an Accident Investigation Conducting an accident investigation is crucial for determining the cause of a specific accident and helping to prevent future accidents. Accident investigations should be conducted for all workplace incidents, not just ones that result in an injury. When conducting an accident investigation, most of the time, it will be determined that the events surrounding the accident were predictable and that the accident could have been prevented if…
MORESafety Awareness: Heat-Related Illness
May 04, 2022
Heat-Related Illness As summer approaches and temperatures begin to rise, there is no better time to ensure your team is educated on heat stress in the workplace. Heat stress can result in heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and heat rashes. Besides the direct hazards associated with heat stress, heat stress can also lead to workplace injuries in other ways. Heat can increase the risk of injury to workers as it may result in sweaty palms, foggy safety glasses, and dizziness which can all…
MORESafety Video Series: Safety Budget
May 04, 2022
The Safety Manager Series is a guide to assist you in utilizing the Safety Manager Software in the AlaCOMP Online Safety Library . The Safety Manager Software is a tool for safety leaders, human resource professionals, and other business leaders to assist in recordkeeping, accidents, employee training, and much more. Our Loss Control Consultants will each be going through a different Safety Manager software topic to show you how the software works, various features, and how can it benefit…
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